American Singer Josh Kiszka Comes Out As Gay
American singer Josh Kiszka, from the band Greta Van Fleet, came out Tuesday, June 20, in a post to Instagram. Kiszka, 27, cited the recent anti-LGBTQI legislation passed in his … The post American Singer Josh Kiszka Comes Out As Gay appeared first on Star Observer…
Pamputtae brings dancehall to Toronto Pride — despite the anti-LGBTQ backlash
Dancehall artist Pamputtae will perform at Toronto’s Pride 2023 festival on Saturday, despite the anti-LGBTQ backlash from many Jamaican fans and fellow entertainers…
Singapore’s LGBTQ+ community feels safer as end of ban brings change
Sociologist Laavanya Kathiravelu says changes in legislation can shift mindsets, especially in places such as Singapore, with its ‘strong government that has often directed the moral limits of what is acceptable or not…
Who’s your favourite 2SLGBTQI+ character in a video game?
In celebration of the Pride festivities in Toronto and the Pride Parade taking place on Church Street this weekend, let’s talk about 2SLGBTQI+ characters in video games. According to Wikipedia, Le Crime du Parking from 1985 is the first game to feature an 2SLGBTQI+ character. The title features Paco…
NSW Police Rapped For ‘Undermining’ Work Of Sydney Gay Hate Inquiry
NSW Police has been accused of “undermining” the work of the special commission inquiring into anti-LGBTQI hate crimes, by not producing documents relating to the unsolved deaths on time. The … The post NSW Police Rapped For ‘Undermining’ Work Of Sydney Gay Hate Inquiry appeared first on Star Observer…
Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ2S+ advocates
Despite a federal ban on conversion therapy being in place for more than a year, advocates fear the broader ideologies underpinning the practice continue to have a strong foothold in Canada…
Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates
Justice Minister David Lametti called conversion therapy “horrific” and “torture” and said police need to understand it is a crime…
Toronto streets packed for Canada’s largest Pride parade
The annual event, which caps off weeks of festivities celebrating the city’s LGBTQ community, has attracted thousands of marchers and 250 participating groups…
Sydney’s Inner West Council Plans Drag Story Time Event
Days after far-right Christian groups held an anti-LGBTQI demonstration at Newtown’s Pride Square, Sydney’s inner-west council unveiled plans to host a drag storytime event to support Rainbow families and entertainers. … The post Sydney’s Inner West Council Plans Drag Story Time Event appeared first on Star Observer…